His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.

When the gates of my faith are far behind,
And the land of my dreams shall be mine;
With the world below then I'll know,
All the beauty this world has never known.
Heaven will be waiting for me,
After I see His Majesty.

I will walk the streets of gold,
I will talk with saints of old;
I will rise with the angels to sing,
After I bow to my King.

Making my way to His throne,
And there I'll stand in the presence of God alone;
There will be splendor and royalty.
Surrounding His Majesty.
"Worthy"! I'll sing.
O bending my knees,
I'll bow to the King of kings.

I will walk the streets of gold,
I will talk with saints of old;
I will rise with the angels to sing,
After I bow to my King.